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Saudi police step up campaign against begging with Riyadh arrests

Saudi police step up campaign against begging with Riyadh arrests

Authorities urge public to use official channels for charitable donations
Kingdom links begging to wider social, economic and security concerns

By Arab News · 12 June 2026

The Kingdom’s anti-begging law, which came into effect in January 2021, can enforce penalties ranging from a one-year prison sentence to a fine worth up to 100,000 SR ($26,658). (AFP/File Photo)

Saudi authorities warn against donating money to strangers due to potential ‘terrorism financing’

By Arab News · 05 April 2022

Beggars exploit charitable sentiment during Ramadan

Beggars exploit charitable sentiment during Ramadan

By Rawan Radwan · 15 April 2021

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Sindh government bans child begging as numbers reach record levels

Sindh government bans child begging as numbers reach record levels

By Khurshid Ahmed · 14 November 2018

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Government fires PTV Director

Government fires PTV Director

By Sabah Bano Malik · 07 November 2018

Beirut beggar who died with $1 million in the bank

Beirut beggar who died with $1 million in the bank

By NAJIA HOUSSARI · 16 May 2018

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